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TopicRahul Gandhi disqualified

Topic: Rahul Gandhi disqualified

Don’t bar Rahul Gandhi from contesting election—or any convicted criminal for that matter

Rahul Gandhi's removal from Lok Sabha raises serious concerns about the possibility of political misuse of the disqualification process.

‘Calls entire community thieves’ — how BJP’s using Rahul case to step up OBC outreach

While BJP leaders say Gandhi had it coming, the party has begun consolidating its OBC votebank by holding agitations over 'insult to OBC community’.

‘Betrayal of Gandhian philosophy’ — Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna slams Rahul expulsion

Khanna, who pushed an amendment seeking a waiver of punitive CAATSA sanctions against India last year, has also urged PM Modi to reverse decision 'for the sake of democracy'.

‘One doesn’t grow with small mindset’ — Prashant Kishor invokes Vajpayee to attack BJP on Rahul disqualification

Former poll strategist also says Congress is oblivious about what it's up against & 'You can’t win elections by tweeting and marching to Parliament’.

Rahul case puts spotlight on Lakshadweep ex-MP Faizal, fighting to get his own disqualification revoked

In January, Mohammed Faizal was sentenced to 10 yrs in jail. The Kerala HC stayed his conviction the same month but his disqualification from Lok Sabha is yet to be revoked.  

‘Won’t apologise as I’m Gandhi, not Savarkar,’ says Rahul in 1st press conference after disqualification from LS

At Congress headquarters in Delhi, Gandhi says he will continue to ask questions as he's not afraid of anyone and not worried about his disqualification from Lok Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi disqualification: What are the grounds for expelling lawmakers & what laws say

Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act came into effect in the case of the Gandhi scion after a Surat court sentenced him to two years in jail in a defamation case.

‘In PM’s New India…a new low’: Mamata to Kejriwal, splintered oppn unites to slam Rahul disqualification

Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee tweets 'democratic India is an oxymoron now'. Congress also gets support from its arch rival in Punjab — the Shiromani Akali Dal.

‘Will go to jail to save democracy:’ Kharge after Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Lok Sabha

Rahul was convicted, handed 2-yr jail sentence in criminal defamation case Thursday; as per SC verdict, convicted legislator with similar prison term is automatically disqualified.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.